Did you know that type 2 diabetes and hypertension are the leading causes of end-stage renal disease (otherwise known as kidney failure) in the United States? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), seven out of ten new cases of renal disease in the U.S. are the direct result of diabetes or […]
December 30, 2013
Non-Concentrated Sweets Diet – Facts You Should Know
As the name implies, the non-concentrated sweets diet is one that eliminates concentrated sweets from your diet. This includes foods that have certain ingredients including corn syrup, fructose, maltose, dextrose, sorbitol, sugar, brown sugar, honey, or molasses. The non-concentrated sweets diet is one that some people consider highly restrictive and will take some getting used […]
August 23, 2013
Renal Diets For Diabetes
Renal Diets for Diabetes Diabetes can have several complications, one of which is kidney disease. The common factor between diabetes and kidney disease is that both of them require dietary modifications. Hence, renal diets for diabetes are important in properly managing and treating the kidney diseases of diabetics. If you have been diagnosed with these […]
August 16, 2013
Understanding Kidney Disease Stage 3
Understanding Kidney Disease Stage 3 Chronic kidney disease is one of the most devastating illnesses that can happen to a person. It involves progressive loss of renal function over a period of months or years. It is divided into five stages, with kidney disease stage 5 or end-stage renal disease being the most severe. Kidney […]
August 12, 2013
Making A 1800 Calorie Renal Diet
Making a 1800 Calorie Renal Diet When you are diagnosed with kidney disease, one of the most important things that your doctor will tell you is to modify your diet according to your condition. Depending on your stage of kidney disease, your physician might recommend you to have a 1800 calorie renal diet. This 1800 […]
August 2, 2013
Kidney Disease Diabetes
Kidney Disease Diabetes You probably have been searching for months, even some of you, years! As you look to develop a plan for dealing with both diabetes and kidney disease, I want you to consider controlling blood sugar and continued kidney damage with your diet and nutrition. I know that most of you think that […]
July 19, 2013
Diabetic Renal Diet Meal Plan Guide
Diabetic Renal Diet Meal Plan Guide For better management of kidney disease and diabetes, it is important to follow a diabetic renal diet that fits your specific needs. Primarily, this type of diet controls the amount of phosphorus, carbohydrates, potassium and sodium that you consume daily. Your dietitian may also require you to limit your […]
July 13, 2013
Renal Dialysis Diet: The Do’s and Dont’s
Renal Dialysis Diet Individuals who are undergoing or who will undergo hemodialysis, a procedure that is used to remove creatinine, urea and other wastes from the blood due to kidney failure, should strictly follow the renal dialysis diet. This is recommended to patients so that the treatments will be more effective and to reduce the […]
June 28, 2013
Renal Diabetic Diet – Five Tips to Follow
Renal Diabetic Diet – Five Tips to Follow The right diet is essential in helping you manage diabetes and renal disease. For those who have been diagnosed with renal disorders due to diabetes, they need to consult a dietitian to learn more about the appropriate eating plan that suits their condition, a renal diabetic diet. […]
November 14, 2012
Learn More About How To Prevent Kidney Disease – Video Post
In this short, 5 minute video, I talk about understanding the things that you need to know to prevent further problems with your kidneys. It is possible to prevent kidney disease by following some of these tips. Kidney disease is difficult to manage, much more difficult than diabetes or heart disease, so get on […]